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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,735.89, 152,762.38 and 72,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,735.89, 152,762.38 and 72,478.60 is: 99,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,735.89 : 152,762.38 = 72,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,735.89/152,762.38 = 72,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,735.89x = 152,762.38 × 72,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,735.89x = 11,072,003,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,072,003,279.66/110,735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,985.68

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